Brahman ~ Canada ~ Vancouver, British Columbia

Brahman (1971)

Brahman were somewhat typical of the 1970-71 North American major label bands trying to get a foothold into the marketplace. They weren't quite sure what style to stick with, so they tried many variations on a theme. There's the usual hodgepodge of classic rock, leftover psych, early progressive, and hard rock. The latter is the pin I'm sticking this donkey with. But the songwriting here is a cut above the usual, and these guys have talent. They're a six piece plus a full time mime (?). Plenty of guitar, organ, piano, and good vocals. This is the kind of band you wish to hear about archival material sitting in the vaults - you have to think they had more ambitious compositions that didn't make the cut. Brahman's album requires a few listens to comprehend. Not sure I heard greatness here. Maybe they have some archival material to take it to the next level.

Former ownership: 1971 Mercury (LP)

No reissues as of 3/30/25.

12/6/22 (review / new entry)